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Supersonic jet that will fly you from LA to NYC in less than 3 hours tested in California
NASA's X-59 supersonic jet, designed to reduce noise and fly faster than sound, is being tested in California's desert. The experimental aircraft aims to revolutionize cross-country travel by cutting the flight time from Los Angeles to New York City to under three hours.
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